Indiana Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties, and Consequences Below you will learn about the penalties for an OWI/DUI conviction in Indiana. Indiana officially uses the term “operating while intoxicated” (OWI) instead of “driving under the influence” (DUI). However, some people still use DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) to refer […]
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How Long Does A DUI/DWI Conviction Remain On Your Criminal Record
How Long Does a DUI/DWI Conviction Stay on Your Criminal Record? DUI convictions generally “washout” after a certain period of time and no longer count as priors. The consequences you face for a DUI/DWI conviction depend on various factors. However, among these factors, the number of prior DUI convictions you have tends to be […]
Read more...First OWI offense in Indiana
The administrative and criminal penalties for a first OWI/DUI in Indiana. In Indiana, driving under the influence (DUI) is generally referred to as “operating while intoxicated” (OWI). A person can be convicted of OWI for driving a vehicle: with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more (learn how BAC is related to the […]
Read more...Can I Refuse a DUI Blood Test in Indiana
Can I Refuse a DUI Blood Test in Indiana? Under the Indiana implied consent law, you impliedly consent to submit to a portable breath test (PBT) or chemical test by law enforcement when you drive on Indiana roads. In other words, you have impliedly agreed to be tested for intoxication if a law enforcement officer […]
Read more...What Does BAC Mean
What Does BAC Mean In every state, you can get a DUI if you drive with a BAC of .08% or more. And an especially high BAC can increase the already-severe penalties for DUI. But what exactly does “BAC” mean? blood alcohol concentration “BAC” is short for “blood alcohol concentration”—a measurement of […]
Read more...What is the Penalty for a First DUI In Indiana
What Are the penalties for a First DUI in Indiana This article explains generally the administrative and criminal penalties you may face for a first DUI (referred to as OWI in Indiana) operating while intoxicated In Indiana, driving under the influence (DUI) is generally referred to as “operating while intoxicated” (OWI). A […]
Read more...Challenging Blood Alcohol Tests in DUI Cases
DUI Blood Alcohol Testing This article explains generally how law enforcement uses blood tests to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in drunk driving investigations, referred to as Operating While Intoxicated OWI in Indiana) and how the defense can challenge the results in court. The implied consent laws of all states require drivers who […]
Read more...What are the Penalties for a First DUI in Indiana?
Anyone is capable of a slight mistake or error in judgment and, unfortunately, even just a few drinks can turn into a drunk driving arrest. In Indiana, the term “Operating While Intoxicated” (OWI) refers to driving while impaired by the effects of alcohol, but the implications are the same as in many other states: You […]
Read more...Should I Get A Lawyer For My First DUI?
Driving under the influence is a serious offense. Nevertheless, at The Lockwood Legal Group, we occasionally hear from people who question whether they need a lawyer if this is their first time arrested for a DUI. We believe that it is vitally important that you retain counsel even if this is your first DUI. DUIs […]
Read more...Expunging DUI Conviction In Indiana
Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing about making mistakes is not whether someone makes them. It is what we do with our lives after. Unfortunately, when it comes to criminal offences, changing one’s life after making a mistake is often extremely difficult. This can especially be true when it comes to DUI and OVWI convictions […]
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